Olathe, Kan. — Terracon has expanded its facilities services capabilities through the acquisition of Greensboro, N.C.-based Engineered Concepts. Terracon retains Engineered Concepts’ 10 employees.
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Bridgeview, Ill. — On December 15, 2017, Novak Construction’s project team attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate an 18,442-square-foot expansion and remodel of the ALDI store on S. Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview, Ill. Novak’s grocery division is one of the company’s most active in its overall construction portfolio.
Miami — McKenzie, a boutique design, build and custom fabrication firm in Miami’s industrial Allapattah neighborhood, recently completed the design and construction of the first Genuine Pizza, marking the rebranded launch of Harry’s Pizzeria, Michael Schwartz’s original and highly-successful pizza concept.
Mission Viejo, Calif. — Ralphs Grocery Company is re-opening its uniquely designed and totally remodeled Portola Plaza supermarket in North Mission Viejo, Calif. Following more than 3 months of ceiling-to-floor renovations, the supermarket is set to celebrate its grand re-opening on December 13, 2017.
Cedar Knolls, N.J. — The groundbreaking for a stand-alone building that will house two restaurants at Hanover Crossroads marks the final phase of construction for the 107,000-square-foot Morris County, N.J., shopping center. IHOP and Mangiamo’s, an Italian eatery with catering services, will occupy the 8,650-square-foot structure, according to owner/developer Key Properties.
St. Louis — St. Louis-based Knoebel Construction has completed construction of the 50th store it has built for fashion boutique Altar’d State in 5 years, working with the retailer across 26 states. Knoebel has worked with the retailer nearly since its inception and through rapid expansion, constructing stores that create a unique brick-and-mortar shopping experience.
Chicago — Englewood Construction has begun construction on two Outback Steakhouse restaurants in Illinois, and has recently completed an Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Utah. The national general contractor has also completed a new Trader Joe’s in Iowa (pictured here), and started interior remodeling projects for three test kitchens and training facilities for US Foods in California, Arizona and Maryland.
Raleigh, N.C. — Construction manager Williams Company Southeast will break ground this month for the new Wegmans-anchored Midtown East retail center near downtown Raleigh, N.C., under a contract exceeding $20 million. Regency Centers based in Jacksonville, Fla., is developing the project in partnership with ITB Holdings LLC of Chapel Hill, N.C.